Three killed as vehicle strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood
The incident occurred near a Metro station in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, leaving three others in critical condition.
Three people were killed and three others were critically injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians near a Metro station in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, according to the Times of India.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported the incident at approximately 5:55 pm in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard. The vehicle, described as a white SUV or minivan, collided with a group of people near the North Hollywood Metro station.
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics transported at least three other victims to nearby hospitals in critical condition for treatment.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that the driver was among those taken to the hospital. While one report suggested the driver lost control, the LAPD has not confirmed this, and Los Angeles Magazine reported that police are investigating if the crash was intentional.
The crash reportedly occurred near the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards. Visuals from the scene showed the vehicle under a blue canopy with debris scattered near a covered Metro entrance.